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The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
By Associated Press — May 15, 2024
HOUSTON (AP) — Lawson’s longtime church, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in that Texas city, announced on its website that he had died on Tuesday.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
By Associated Press — May 15, 2024
India’s parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi’s party grows
By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi — May 15, 2024
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Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by the Catholic Church
By Molly Jackson — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.
Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May
By Samira Mehta — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — This month marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains
By James A. Shepperd — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools
By Jim Salter — May 14, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students.
Buddha’s birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?
By Deepa Bharath — May 13, 2024
(AP) – This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs.
Vatican Museums staff challenge the pope with a legal bid for better terms and treatment
By Nicole Winfield — May 13, 2024
ROME (AP) — The 49 employees, museum staffers, cited the social teaching of the Catholic Church and Francis’ own appeals for employers to respect the dignity of workers in demanding better treatment.
Thousands replaster Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, which is threatened by conflict
By Associated Press — May 13, 2024
DJENNE, Mali (AP) — Djenne’s mosque requires a new layer of mud each year before the start of the rainy season in June, or the building will fall into disrepair.
India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader
By Ashok Sharma — May 10, 2024
NEW DELHI (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had set off a diplomatic spat with India last September when he cited “credible allegations” of India’s involvement in the slaying of the Sikh separatist.
Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence
By DÁnica Coto — May 10, 2024
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Shunned publicly by politicians and intellectuals for centuries, Vodou is transforming into a more powerful and accepted religion across Haiti, where its believers were once persecuted.
Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says
By Gene Johnson — May 10, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) — Some 23 states have conducted investigations of the Catholic church, and so far at least nine have issued reports detailing their findings.
Pope Francis appoints new bishop in Tennessee after former bishop’s resignation under pressure
By Associated Press — May 9, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor or the circumstances under which he left the post.
Court rules North Carolina Catholic school could fire gay teacher who announced his wedding online
By Gary D. Robertson — May 9, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The school said Billard wasn't invited back as a substitute teacher because of his “advocacy in favor of a position that is opposed to what the church teaches about marriage,” a court document said.
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